Umehara Reflects on Winning Passion After “Judo 10-Point Showdown” vs MenaRD and Why He Keeps Competing at 45

In an interview, Umehara discusses the excitement and takeaways from the April 2026 “Judo 10-Point” event against MenaRD, sharing his feelings for the opponent and how he approaches competition. He also explains why he continues fighting despite being 45.